The Latest Breaking News from Les Bleus

‘Difficult’—Zinedine Zidane Inspires Kylian Mbappe Question After Taking Over France

A confident Zidane took his dream job with a confident six-word declaration.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28

Zidane's dream realised as France legend succeeds Deschamps as national team coach

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new French national football team coach. He signed a four-year contract, succeeding Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended. Zidane expressed his lifelong ambition to manage the French team, which was his sole focus. He previously enjoyed significant success managing Real Madrid, winning multiple…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

‘He’s back’: Zinedine Zidane named France head coach in long-awaited homecoming

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably their greatest ever player

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Zinedine Zidane to be officially appointed as France manager on Tuesday

A new era will begin on Tuesday for 'Les Bleus'. Zinedine Zidane is expected to be officially appointed as the head coach of the French national team on Tuesday. The 54-year-old coach will sign a four-year contract, until the 2030 World Cup. He will bring an end to the Didier…

France 24 · Jul 23

The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine

The final stages of the World Cup, with Les Bleus’ elimination and England finishing third; extreme heat and wildfires around the world; and the Tour de France brought to a standstill by the heatwave in France. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

France 24 · Jul 19

'I don't accept it': How France reacted to defeat in ten-goal England thriller as Man City star singled out

Media were unimpressed as Les Bleus shipped four before half-time

Evening Standard · Jul 19

2026 World Cup: France fall to England after wild ten-goal thriller

France endured an emotional rollercoaster in Miami on Saturday, eventually falling 6-4 to England in a breathtaking 2026 World Cup third-place playoff. Trailing 4-0 at halftime, Les Bleus mounted a sensational comeback, fueled by Kylian Mbappé's ninth and tenth goals of the tournament, but England held on to seal victory…

France 24 · Jul 19

World Cup 2026: France's Mbappé becomes all-time tournament goalscorer

Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup by becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer with 22 goals after his brace in France's third-place playoff against England. The French superstar surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals, cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest tournament performers.

France 24 · Jul 19

France vs. England Player Ratings: Superstars Defy Logic in Dizzying Game

The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1966.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

France-England: Bellingham ends Les Bleus' comeback in Deschamps' farewell

England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dominant 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Bukayo Saka's hat trick proving decisive. The Three Lions' attacking prowess overwhelmed Didier Deschamps' rotated France side in his final match as manager after 14 years in charge. Relive the match with…

France 24 · Jul 18